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Northampton KIDS Swim Club is committed to ensuring a Safe Sport culture. There is nothing more important to us than providing a safe and supportive environment for our athletes. We strictly adhere to the USA Swimming Safe Sport policies. Together, we can promote a safe and protected environment for our athletes, staff and volunteers. To learn more, see below. USA SWIMMING SAFE SPORT Free Online Training
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For Athletes: SafeSport for Youth Athletes (13-17) For Parents: Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sport All adult non-athlete USA members and USA registered athletes ages 13-17 are REQUIRED to complete this training annually.
Safe Sport Policies MAAP Policy USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies USA Swimming Code of Conduct Plan of Action Against Bullying Grievance Procedure Photography Policy Locker Room Policy Safe Sport Best Practices Any swimmer or parent who chooses not to follow the above Rules and Regulations of the KIDS Swim Club/NSBC, will be subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary actions are set as a level system. However, the NSBC Board of Directors have the right to adjust disciplinary actions depending on the severity of the infraction. The levels are as follows: Level 1: Meeting with the swimmer and/or parent after practice or meet. Level 2: Dismissal from practice or meet. Level 3: 1 week suspension, which includes any meet(s) during that week followed with probation** for the remainder of the current session and the entire next session. Any entry fees already paid will be lost! Level 4: Dismissal from the team without refund for the duration of the current session. The swimmer/parent will be allowed to join the next scheduled session at the discretion of the NSBC Board of Directors but will automatically be on probation** for the duration of that session. **Probation: Time period when any infraction to the rules could lead to immediate suspension or dismissal. After each infraction the swimmer and/or parent will be required to sign a letter recognizing their child’s infraction and acknowledging the level of the infraction. Parent Consent Forms Unrelated Adult Athlete to share a hotel room or sleeping arrangement with a minor athlete Unrelated Applicable Adult providing local transportation to a minor athlete Licensed massage therapist or other certified professional or health care provider to treat a minor athlete Unrelated Applicable Adult to travel to competition with a minor athlete WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you on the first step “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure who to contact with a concern please contact Safe Sport Staff at the National Office and we will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
Please contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-587-7233, or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org. If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Email USA Swimming at [email protected] Call 719-866-4578 Text anonymous tips to: 888-270-7946 LINK TO ONLINE REPORTING FORM If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report to the KIDS Swim Club Board. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process. You can reach the KIDS Swim Club Board by emailing [email protected] Suspect Child Abuse? Contact your local law enforcement office Call PA ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313 Mandated reporters: Report electronically MANDATORY REPORTING RULE Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency. 2. No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report. 3. False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited. 4. Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse. Important Safe Sport Numbers KIDS' Safe Sport Coordinator Ashley Benner [email protected] USA Swimming Safe Sport Contact 719-866-4578 |
